Best Fresh Tomato Pasta Toss Recipes

FRESH TOMATO PASTA TOSS

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My parents went on vacation last year just as their tomato crop - and mine - was ready to harvest. After freezing as many tomatoes as I could possibly want or use, I had to come up with new ideas for using tomatoes. My husband loved this creation! It really is a great way to use tomatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 pounds ripe fresh tomatoes
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

To remove peels from tomatoes, fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30 seconds. Immediately plunge in ice water. Peel skins with a sharp paring knife and discard. Chop pulp; set aside. , Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute or until tender. Add the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, sugar, pepper and reserved tomato pulp. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add cream; heat through. , Drain pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. Pour tomato sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH TOMATO PASTA TOSS

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How to make Fresh Tomato Pasta Toss

Provided by @MakeItYours

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 pound(s) tomatoes
1 pound(s) penne, cooked and drained
1/4 cup(s) whipping cream
5/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
3/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
1 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
2 - garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil; dip tomatoes in water.
Peel skins and discard.
Chop pulp; set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil.
Add tomato pulp, parsley ,basil, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper; mix well.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Add cream.
Heat through.
Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with cheese.

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